Washington § 70.05.130 - Expenses of state, health district, or county in enforcing health laws and rules — Payment by county.

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§ 70.05.130. Expenses of state, health district, or county in enforcing health laws and rules — Payment by county.

All expenses incurred by the state, health district, or county in carrying out the provisions of chapters 70.05 and 70.46 RCW or any other public health law, or the rules of the department of health enacted under such laws, shall be paid by the county and such expenses shall constitute a claim against the general fund as provided in this section.
[ 1993 c 492 s 242; 1991 c 3 s 313; 1979 c 141 s 84; 1967 ex.s. c 51 s 18.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
Short title—Savings—Reservation of legislative power—Effective dates—1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.

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